The 45-minute program is offered across the
country by veterinary technicians, dog trainers, dog behaviorists,
public health nurses, emergency medical services personnel, animal
control officers, police officers, teachers and humane educators.

Presenters use a teacher kit which contains large format photographs
showing dog body language signs, games and activities.
Over 700,000
children worldwide have experienced the Be a Tree presentation since
2004.
To register, visit griffinhealth.org or call 203-732-1511.
For
information, contact Ruth Tuccio at 203-732-1298 or
rtuccio@griffinhealth.org.

About P.A.W.S
Griffin Hospital currently has 16 dogs in its P.A.W.S. program,
ranging from a Toy Poodle to a Great Dane.
All the dogs are registered
and insured through a Therapy Dog group. Each dog must pass a rigorous
behavior and medical screening prior to entry to our program. We
welcome all breeds of dogs who qualify for testing for therapy dog work.
Griffin Hospital is currently seeking eligible dogs to visit weekdays.
Dogs must be tested and registered as therapy dogs if not already
certified. Dogs and handlers are tested together as a team. Dogs must
be able to walk beside handler on a loose leash, no pulling straining or
jumping, MUST get along well with others dogs and must be able to take
direction from their owner/handler. Dogs must be at least one year of
age.

For information about the P.A.W.S. program, contact Ruth Tuccio at 203-732-1298 or rtuccio@griffinhealth.org.

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